MEDAN – USU Public Relations: The Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is opening opportunities for prospective students who wish to continue their education through its independent admission selection pathway.

This was announced by USU Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Alumni Relations, Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt., at the USU campus on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).

According to Prof. Poppy, the USU Independent Student Selection (SMM USU) is a new student admission process conducted after the announcement of the National Test-Based Selection (SNBT) results.

The selection uses the Computer-Based Written Examination (UTBK) as a valid and reliable tool to assess and determine applicants' academic abilities. Like other admission programs, the examination covers both Science and Technology (SAINTEK) and Social Sciences and Humanities (SOSHUM) subjects.

The Independent Student Selection (SMM) is intended to fill study program quotas that remain unfilled through the SNBP and SNBT pathways, particularly in programs with lower applicant interest. A total of 65 study programs are available, ranging from Bachelor's (S1), Applied Bachelor's (D4), and Diploma (D3) programs.

Information regarding the admission pathway can be found at: https://penerimaan-terpadu.usu.ac.id

SMM USU Schedule

• Online registration: May 2 – June 10, 2026
• Examination period: June 13 – 16, 2026
• Results announcement: June 26, 2026

Registration Fees

The SMM USU 2026 registration fee depends on the number of study program choices:

• IDR 600,000 for 2 study program choices
• IDR 700,000 for 3 study program choices (must include 1 vocational program)
• IDR 800,000 for 4 study program choices (must include 1 vocational program)

After being admitted, students will be required to pay the Single Tuition Fee (UKT) each semester and the Institutional Development Contribution (SPI), a one-time enrollment fee paid at the beginning of their studies.

Registration Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Indonesian citizens (WNI) with a National Identity Number (NIK).
2. Final-year SMA/SMK/MA students or equivalent in 2026, or Package C participants in 2026, with a maximum age of 25 years as of July 1, 2026.
3. Students who have not yet received their diploma must provide a Grade 12 student certificate containing:
   • Identity details (name, class, NISN, and NPSN)
   • A recent color photograph
   • The principal's signature
   • The school stamp/seal placed over the student's photograph
4. Graduates of SMA/SMK/MA or equivalent from 2024 and 2025, or Package C graduates from 2024 and 2025, with a maximum age of 25 years as of July 1, 2026.
5. Graduates of overseas high schools or equivalent institutions must possess an officially recognized and accredited equivalent diploma.